Policy Advisor

About IIF   

The Institute of International Finance (IIF) is the global association of the financial industry, with about 400 member firms from more than 60 countries. The IIF provides its members with innovative research, unparalleled global advocacy, and access to leading industry events that leverage its influential network. Its mission is to support the financial industry in the prudent management of risks; to develop sound industry practices; and to advocate for regulatory, financial, and economic policies that are in the broad interests of its members and foster global financial stability and sustainable economic growth.

About the Position

The IIF is seeking to recruit a full-time Policy Advisor – Regulatory Affairs and Strategic Communications, available to start as early as March 2026. This position will be based in our Brussels office and will report to the General Manager and Chief Representative in Europe, with dotted-line reporting responsibilities to the Managing Director, Head of Communications based in DC. This individual will play a key role in supporting IIF's European regulatory engagement, while contributing to the organization's broader global regulatory work as well as to our media relations and external communications activities in Europe.  The successful candidate will work closely with IIF colleagues and members to monitor regulatory developments, coordinate member input, and represent industry perspectives in Brussels and across Europe both with external stakeholders as well as with the media. In this role you will serve as one of the IIF's regulatory affairs representatives in Europe, helping to shape the dialogue between the financial industry and European institutions, including the European Commission, European Parliament, European Central Bank (ECB), as well as other EU institutions, and national regulators.  The role will also include substantial communications responsibilities to contribute to the IIF's media relations, social media, and broader communications strategy in Europe, working closely with the Communications team and across departments to promote the organization's research, analysis, and events.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Affairs (65%)

• Monitor and analyze regulatory initiatives from European and global bodies, including the European Commission, European Parliament, European Council, ECB, EBA, ESMA, EIOPA, and national regulators, as well as international entities like the Basel Committee, IAIS, and Financial Stability Board.
• Draft background documents, policy memos, and consensus papers for IIF working groups, with a focus on European regulatory and policy developments.
• Lead or support the drafting and submission of industry responses to consultations and proposals from EU institutions and European supervisory authorities.
• Track developments in EU prudential regulation, supervisory practices, and cross-border coordination.
• Coordinate with IIF members in Europe to gather input and build consensus on regulatory topics.
• Engage with European regulators, supervisors, and standard-setting bodies to represent industry perspectives.
• Provide ad hoc policy advice to European members and contribute to IIF's communications and outreach in the region.
• Organize and support policy-related meetings, working groups, and roundtables in Brussels and other European cities.
• Prepare annotated agendas, meeting summaries, and follow-up materials tailored to European stakeholders.
• Ensure effective participation and engagement from key European stakeholders.

Communications (35%)

• Serve as an IIF media contact in Europe, supporting press relationships and responding to inquiries.
• Support outreach to European institutions and stakeholders.
• Advise Head of Communications on communications strategies relevant to European audiences.
• Help draft and distribute press releases, public statements, and media notifications tailored to European developments.
• Support media outreach by pitching interviews, op-eds, and organizing logistics for media engagements in Europe.
• Help develop IIF's social media presence in Europe, including content planning and live coverage of regional events.
• Track media coverage and analyze visibility metrics specific to European audiences.
• Collaborate with the global communications team on multimedia content and digital strategy.
• Support communications planning and execution for IIF events in Europe, including press coordination and member engagement.

Your Profile

• Graduate degree in Economics, Law, Public Policy, or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in financial regulation, public affairs, or policy analysis.
• Strong understanding of EU policymaking. 
• Good network of policy and media stakeholders in Brussels and around Europe
• Experience at a consultancy, or agency, or any other role that included communications, media relations and/or press outreach.
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and diplomacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively across teams.
• Fluent in English, and at least another European language